For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 586 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS are Sterling Junior High/senior High School, Chase High School and Little River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Rice County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling Junior High/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rice County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Chase High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Little River High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Lyons High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 5-8
| 92 students
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Rice County, KS include Sterling Junior High/senior High School, Chase High School and Little River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rice County, KS?
4 public high schools are located in Rice County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County, KS?
Rice County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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